AisleAI Launches First Guaranteed Activation Service For CPG Brands

AisleAI Launches First Guaranteed Activation Service For CPG Brands

San Francisco, California, May 14, 2026 Via PRNewswire AisleAI, the Al-native retail analytics platform for consumer-packaged goods (CPG), today announced the launch of GAS (Guaranteed Activation Service), an industry-first subscription that guarantees monthly new store activations for emerging and challenger CPG brands. Built on AisleAl’s proprietary independent and small-chain c-store dataset and powered by its…

The Great Jalapeño Chip Hunt: A Tale of Distribution Fails and Missed Opportunities

The Great Jalapeño Chip Hunt: A Tale of Distribution Fails and Missed Opportunities

Or: How I Became an Accidental Field Research Agent for Utz Brands Let me tell you about my obsession. In the Sterbenc household, we don’t mess around when it comes to jalapeño potato chips. We’re connoisseurs. Critics. Some might say snobs, but we prefer “discerning enthusiasts.” Over the years, we’ve sampled every jalapeño chip that’s…

AisleAI on the Agentee Digital Podcast: Real-Time Data and the Future of CPG

AisleAI on the Agentee Digital Podcast: Real-Time Data and the Future of CPG

In a recent episode of the Agentee Digital Podcast, Chris Sterbenc from AisleAI sat down to discuss how real-time point-of-sale data is transforming the way CPG brands approach the convenience store channel. Here are the key topics we covered: Questions from the Conversation: The Bottom Line: Whether you’re launching a new product, hunting for white space, or trying…

The Small Chain Opportunity That’s Hiding in Plain Sight

The Small Chain Opportunity That’s Hiding in Plain Sight

Emerging CPG brands spend months chasing meetings with 7-Eleven, Circle K, and Casey’s. Meanwhile, there’s a $1M+ opportunity sitting right in front of them. We recently analyzed Liquid IV, a powder electrolyte brand that’s built solid distribution across the independent c-store channel. What we found will surprise most brands. The Data: Liquid IV has already…